Mayflower Theatre in Southampton

Just watched Hamilton and it was fantastic, one of the best theatre experiences ive had. The only reason this is a 4 instead of a 5 is because the toilets (at least the ones in the balcony) were not in a condition i consider acceptable.

Went to see Hamilton Very well acted but we did struggle to hear what they were singing rapping sat on the balcony very high up lots of steps

Bit dated. The stage is very darkly lit and difficult to view from the balcony. Lots of steps and lifts not working. There were some disabled people who'd struggled to get up the stairs. Uncomfortable seats. On a positive, the show was great

An amazing set for a Murder on the Orient Express. Great acting, wonderful cast.

It's the biggest and best theatre in the South for a reason. Shame "Picture you dead" was not better attended. Live theatre is the best!

Went to watch "only fools and horses" with friends. Amazing seats, perfect view

Just seen a wonderful production of Swan Lake. Lovely theatre and staff very helpful.

Saw Edward Scissor hands.... absolutely stunning!

Great performance and nice venue

Brilliant show, good staff. However, terrible seats for those over 6ft in the top circle. I'm 6' 4" and had an awful time. Legs bruised, and dpoilt the production of OFAH.

Seats are really tight together on the balcony. Felt quite claustrophobic. Very warm inside. Great multi storey car park in next road but queues to get out after shows are ridiculous and not managed.

We love visiting the Mayflower to see a show. Friendly staff and very helpful.

Love going to see shows at The Mayflower Theatre. Always get in early enough to get a drink and snacks if you want some. The staff are always polite and helpful too.

Really nice theatre with a wide range of shows for all ages

We were in the circle and the seats are small for people with long legs, the show was great. Parking is available at multi story car parks.

The show was a bit dull, the drinks quite expensive

One of the best places to go in Southampton! Clean, lovely staff, and the show was amazing! There was a medical emergency in the crowd, and the staff were quick to react, and the show was restarted quickly. Fantastic atmosphere. Quite a magical experience!

Enjoyed a few shows here. Will return.

Really nice venue. If you're driving, a bit of advice: don't use the car park immediately behind near the station. It gets really jam packed when leaving after the show because everyone wants to do the same and the lights outside cause a problem. We might try parking and walking next time.

Tonight myself and my husband came to watch the only.fools.and horses musical 8.3.25 which we had been looking forward to as my Husband is a huge only fools and horse fan We were seated in the Balcony section seats K8 & K9. We cannot belive how compacted these seats are. Neither of us are all or overweight but we both felt extrenly costraphobic and uncomfortable due to the lack of.room. What did not help was the fact if was beyond hot in there to the point my husband felt faint and I was sweating . Due to these factors we were left with no choice but to leave at the interval. We were not the only ones in this posistion as we witnessed others also walking to there cars for what we can only assume are due to similar experience of ours. We have been to many musicals and shows before and this is by far the worst experience we have had. What makes this worst for us personally is this was the first time we have been out as a Couple in a year and a half since our youngest Child was born,  what was meant to be a nice evening out has now Been ruined.

Good theatre and well produced show but accessibility was not very good either organisation or facilities which were limited

Loved the performance we went to see. Theatre ground floor of what I think is student accommodation. Food and drinks reasonably priced at theatre prices. Multi storey parking available nearby but you will need to walk. Bear this in mind so you have time to get there

Had a great day when I was at the theatre to see 'Cinderella' by Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Visited here yesterday to see our friend Sam Lupton star in the production of televisions Only Fools And Horses. Wow. What a wonderful theatre, steeped in history, and the show was also outstanding, receiving a standing ovation from the audience. The theatre staff were all superb - friendly, helpful and professional. Theatre is as important today as it’s always been. Please do go and see a show here if you get the chance, you won’t regret it as it is a wonderful experience.

Great theatre with really good seats. Friendly staff. I would rather see a show there as opposed to London

A lovely old theatre which looks smart and has friendly and helpful staff. Great sightlines in the stalls

Lovely theatre, hosting some fantastic performances, both touring shows and local ones. Most recently I was here to watch Murder on the Orient Express, which was amazing. The seats are comfortable and have room for long legs and the prices for drinks and snacks are most reasonable. Only comment is that it gets quite hot in the theatre so bring layers you can take off.

I went to see Murder on the Orient Express. Throughly enjoyed it. Very good. And time & effort was spent on props, excellent train. Would definitely go again.

One of the biggest theatres in the country, fantastic. Wheelchair access in several locations, including the circle and front of the stalls.

Always a great experience. Comfy seats!

Me and my girlfriend went and saw Ghost it was amazing. The acting singing and dancing. Fantastic night.

The seats are rather cramped but other that that it's a lovely theatre

Great theatre, very well organised and staff were very friendly. Amazing prroduction of Murder on the Orient Express. The ability to hear some of the actors is the only reason I have given it a 4 star

Wonderful theatre with a very large stage and good sound equipment. Nice bar are. Gents toilets are awful, hence 4 stars.

Nice and helpful staff. Reasonably priced tickets. Would definitely recommend to watch one of the many shows that come here

Best tour operator in Diani. I recommend 100%

Excellent performance in a beautiful setting

Always great shows and a good view from the cheap seats in the stalls

Great theatre, with a good atmosphere and view of the stage. We saw Ghost and would highly recommend. Plenty of parking available around

Went to see Ghost and like all productions here was excellent.The one playing the bad guy who had his friend murdered was particularly good..he reminded me of Matt Damonor a younger Leonardo de Caprio.When he pretended to snort coke you could really believe he did.His smile during the curtain calls at end when boo'ed by the audience was charming.Very good singing and dancing..the whole cast were good.

Wonderful place to see all the latest touring shows. Easy disabled access and lots of near by parking

Very nice atmostphere, chairs were a bit uncomfortable but it was generally very nice in terms of organisation too

About Ghost Musical The musical Ghost is a spectacular adaptation of the classic 90s film, successfully bringing all the emotion and magic of the original story to the stage. One of the production's greatest highlights is the special effects, which amaze the audience by bringing iconic scenes to life, such as ghosts passing through walls. The set design also deserves high praise, as it is dynamic and well-planned, allowing for quick scene changes without compromising the flow of the narrative. The transition between scenes happens naturally and harmoniously, providing complete immersion in the plot. Furthermore, the engaging soundtrack enhances the emotional atmosphere of the show, making each moment even more remarkable. The actors' performances are another strong point of the production. The lead couple has convincing chemistry, making the audience connect with and be moved by their story. Special mention should also be made of the supporting characters, who bring energy and humor to the show, ensuring a balance between drama and good laughs. The adaptation of the story for the theater was done intelligently. The scenes were well-adjusted for the stage. However, one negative aspect worth mentioning is the portrayal of the main character's murderer as Latin American. This detail may reinforce negative stereotypes and fuel prejudice against immigrants, which is an unfortunate choice in a society that already faces challenges related to discrimination. Despite this drawback, Ghost is an emotional and technically impressive musical that is well worth watching.

Great production of Cinderella by BRB but unimpressed by the theatre management. Visitors arriving 15-30 minutes late being guided to their seats, causing major disruption. This is despite there being vacant seats which wouldn't have caused disruption. Also other instances of poor management and staff training.

Excellent theatre. Great bar service

Lovely old theatre, not many of these left now. Went to listen to the Star Wars film scores performed by the Bournemouth Philharmonic. It was a great evening. The only downside was the queues at the toilets, even the mens.

Great venue but toilet provision inadequate. No urinals in the men's toilets so long long queues

A very pleasant theatre. Access around the venue is easy and clearly sign posted. The staff were well organised and polite, which added to the experience. There are kiosks around the building and are not too expensive. It is a short walk from Southampton Central Station, so very easy to get to.

Poor sound quality first scenes. An Inspector Calls 31/01/25

Excellent show, excellent seating, carpark busy but to be expected.

Lovely theatre, really spacious seats.

Amazing customer service received from Patrick, well done and thank you for all your help

Saw The Nutcracker which was exceptional. Staff very friendly and great atmosphere.

We visit the Mayflower quite regularly and always have a good time. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Do always give yourself plenty of time before the shows as it can get busy if you want to buy merchandise and visit the toilets. The pictures are from a most recent visit when we had seats in Box A. The view was a little restricted but didn't affect the show and having more leg room and chairs more than made up for it. We have sat in many places and this was one of our favourites especially for my partner who is tall..

Watched Hairspray qué went down quick performance was excellent

Last night’s show Eternal Love by Steve Steinman was absolutely incredible!! An original musical written by Steve, the music was powerful and gave me goosebumps. I was lucky enough to have front row seats so was immersed in the show. The live band was incredible and the girls sang and danced with such feeling. The story was quite funny, lots of well placed puns. Everyone was on their feet at the end singing along to the track Hell Fire. All in all an amazing night!

Brilliant! Great experience. Great staff

Against another good show, Dear Even Hansen. Not many toilets but difficult to remedy.

I love going to the Mayflower Theatre. We see some great shows there

Always have great productions, theatre definitely needs updating

Another great show! If you’ve not seen a show here, make sure you do!

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The Mayflower Theatre in Southampton is truly a gem! I recently attended a performance here, and the experience was fantastic from start to finish. The venue is spacious, well-maintained, and has a charming vintage feel that adds to the overall atmosphere. The seating arrangement offers great views of the stage, even from the upper tiers, and the acoustics are superb. The staff were friendly and helpful, ensuring everything ran smoothly. The facilities were clean and well-organised. The location is also very convenient, with nearby parking and excellent transport links. Whether you’re into musicals, dramas, or family shows, the Mayflower Theatre delivers a magical experience. Highly recommend visiting if you’re in Southampton! 🎭

Lovely theatre, great show selection. Friendly staff

Great venue, excellent atmosphere. Shame about the toilet facilities being so small. Missed out on an opportunity to purchase extra drinks at half time because I spent the entire Break queuing for the loo

Great venue. The building is History! Getting in and out is a bit of a pain, but worth it. The staff are great, always helpful. Saw another great show. Love it.

Went and saw that's what I call a musical, really good fun and fantastic songs from the 80's 90's and 00's got everyone going with the music lovely night out 😀 5*

My first visit to this absolutely beautiful theatre in Southampton. Close to train station and town centre. Saw the "Now that's What I Call a Musical" Fantastic show with a great cast. All brilliant singers. 80's music. Well done to all a well deserved 5 stars all round for the theatre itself and the production of this show with great performers.

Fantastic theatre, and to know that it is owned by the South. Pton Council is great. Great venue and tickets were very reasonably priced!

Excellent show. Great atmosphere. I would recommend "Now that's what l call a musical."

Fantastic theatre with top shows direct from the West End.

Lovely theatre with all the atmosphere you would expect.. helpful staff ..well stocked bar

Always a great evening of entertainment at one of the best theatres in t HG e country.

Now that's what I call a musical....Brilliant show.

Staff are very helpful and friendly, thank you for making the panto that much more enjoyable

Great atmosphere. Very well run. Helpful staff.

Went to Panto with Diversity in it. They were in last year's too. They were great. Comedian was great at getting people and kids going. Much better if everyone is booing.

A great production of Jack & the Beanstalk with Diversity. Kevin Orkian stole the show with his quick fire comedy - absolutely loved it

Great night out. Mark deducted for the poor traffic system leaving the theatre vicinity, A one way system that can't cope.

Easy access to parking all around.

Brilliant Pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk. Everyone was great especially Ash & Diversity team. Highly recommended 👍😉

Rocky Horror, Aladin, Cinderella, Rock ... great venue

A great little theatre. Jack and the beanstalk with Diversity. Truly amazing. The star was clearly silly Simon.

Exceptional staff, highly accessible to all and a fantastic pantomime

I went to see Jack and the Bean stalk panto with my mum on 17th Dec. The venue is a good standard, even if you are at the very back it's still very immersive. We enjoyed very much, friendly bar staff. I was able to take in a backpack, they do a quick bag search at the door for security purposes. Very Christmassy feel - they had lots of nice Xmas trees in the entry parlour. I'm going back for Peter Pan this Dec 2025!

A lovely theatre. Seats in the dress circle have a good rake. Seats are very comfortable and spacious. Panto performs was excellent. Would recommend dress circle seats.

Excellent time watching Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the beanstalk. The best production I've ever seen in a pantomime. Outstanding!!

Was lucky enough to have tickets provided by my granddaughter’s school and took her and one of her friends to the evening performance last night. There were several rows of seats we could use, all with great visibility to the stage and in the stalls on the ground floor. We loved the panto! Great effects, subtle innuendos and the actors appeared to be having a great time! Silly Simon particularly played an amazing part and bought humour and nonsense to the show. I personally wasn’t sure how Diversity would work in a panto, but they did and we thought they were brilliant! A great performance and thoroughly enjoyed by all- thanks everyone 👏😊

Needs a lift from foyer to dress circle. Please. I'm a suffer of COPD. The stairs are really tough. Thankyou for a chance to have a say.

Lots of good entertainment offered with various shows. ;-)

We saw this year's pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk last week and were almost blown away by the sound. Very sadly, the sound for much of the show was way too loud, verging sometimes on the threshold of pain. The show began with an ear-splitting crash of thunder and continued with so much volume that dialogue was frequently lost. The musical numbers similarly failed with inadequate balance between orchestra and singers, again losing lyrics against too much level on the orchestra. Finally, the production itself was as good as the script would allow in Act 1 but Act 2 was a waste of time - virtually filled with fill-ins. Sorry, but next year please get a sound engineer who can set a reasonable level.

Came for a christmas panto and was a great experience the staff were welcoming and friendly and the performance was also very good would highly recommend

A family visit to Mast to see Wind in the Willows yesterday. What a wonderful performance by some very talented young people. Our 5 year old and 3 year old grandchildren were enchanted as were we. A very uplifting experience. Seats are comfortable which is a bonus!

Had my pre birthday treat today went to see jack and the beanstalk what a show so funny laughs for young and old well done

We saw 2 shows in early December. Both were Great. Staff was so friendly and helpful.

Good show but couldn't understand why their booking site was showing very limited seating when there were rows of empty seats at the performance.

Fantastic musical like panto. Still has double entendres as expected.

Absolutely appalled with Mayflower theatre. Paid extra for ticket protection. Unable to attend show due to my Mum having recently been discharged from hospital. Sent evidence of hospital letter etc however they said wasn't good enough and wanted us to pay £40 for a G.P note. This would have left us considerably out of pockets against our ticket price when they have the hospital notes etc. Theatre is basically stealing people's money not refunding tickets when people are sick and unable to attend. Avoid this theatre

Friendly, helpful staff and a brilliant panto.

Went to watch elf the musical so goooooooooood